Michael Johns: The Desperate 911 Call From Friend Who Found Him Dead

This is so devastating. ‘American Idol’ finalist Michael Johns tragically died on Aug. 1, and now the frantic 911 call made by Michael’s friend — who discovered the singer ‘not moving’ — has been released.

The gut-wrenching five minute phone call Michael Johns‘friend reportedly made after finding the 35-year-old singer’s body has been released. Listen to the heartbreaking audio recording below.

Michael Johns: The 911 Call From Singer’s Friend Who Found Him Dead

An unnamed friend discovered Michael’s body on Aug. 1, and now the desperate call that friend made to 911 has been released by TMZ.

Michael’s friend also tells the dispatcher his friend is “not moving,” and at one point even says, “he’s already in riga mortis or something.”

The friend desperately attempts to revive Michael with more than 100 chest compressions before helps arrive and the call is disconnected.

Please be warned: This audio is very difficult to listen to. Listen to the 911 call yourself here.

Michael Johns Dies: ‘American Idol’ Finalist Autopsy Report Revealed

As we previously reported, a medical team at the Orange County Coroner’s Office is “deferring the cause of death… pending toxicology results,” according to a new report by TMZ.

While that report claims that “heavy alcohol use” may have played a role in Michael’s death, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that Michael’s death was “completely unexpected” and that “drinking wasn’t an issue” for the singer. The insider also tells us that those closest to Michael believe that a blood clot in the singer’s ankle is what caused his death. “They would be surprised if it turns out to be anything else,” our source says. Michael’s loved ones are “bashing” the “claims that alcohol or something else had anything to do with it.”

Michael will be missed. Our thoughts are with Michael’s loved ones during this difficult time.